I'm thinking of you and Donna and glad you are safely there. My thoughts are with you through this. I admire your spirit greatly (and have enjoyed reading the top 10 songs).
Rebecca W
On March 10, 2012...
Hi Jim, Glad you had a good trip to NY. I will be sending you and your wife the best of luck and prayers going your way. Hope it all goes super.
For the long haul
LInda H
On March 10, 2012...
Betsy and Bob Spath are thinking of you and praying for a successful surgery on Tuesday....
On March 10, 2012...
"Bubba & Bean" - I love it. Thoughts are with you all. Please keep us posted. Courage,- stamina .
You're a wonderful role model . Take care. Jan
On March 10, 2012...
Jim. Good luck to you. It s not a piece of cake. But it's all good. And do try and met Jeff and Mitch of you can. Jeff and I met 4-5 weeks ago befor e my surgery. It really does strengthen the relationship. Makes it some how much more real. He s super.
My thought s and players are with you for a speedy recovery. I guess I'm pretty lucky. My recovery was great and doing well. Like it never happened. Hope that's what you get !!
Be well. Nancy Friedman. St Louis. Mo 2-9-12. Done AVR Nancy@telephonedoctor.com. For some reason email wouldn't take it below.
On March 10, 2012...
Hi Jim,
We'll be thinking of you this week. I had hoped to give you a call on Donna's cell phone but your message was missing one of the digits. So I sent you an e-mail and sending you this as well as I presume you might not be checking your e-mail. Courage. You are the greatest.
-- Ed Larson
On March 10, 2012...
Success!!
Bob
On March 10, 2012...
Hey Jim:
A song to add to your "heart song" collection. Dean Martin... I have but One Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW8WYw0GP40
Dean Martin Lyrics: A classic Dino Love song of the heart....
I Have But One Heart lyrics
Songwriters: Farrow, Johnny; Symes, Marty;
I have but one heart
This heart I bring you
I have but one heart
To share with you
I have but one dream
That I can cling to
You are the one dream
I pray comes true
My darling, until I saw you
I never felt this way
[| From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/d/dean-martin-lyrics/i-have-but-one-heart-lyrics.html |]
And nobody else before you
Ever has heard me say
You are my one love
My life, I live for you
I have but one heart
To give to you
You are my one love
My life, I live for you
I have but one heart
To give to you
ALPS went well... wishing you the best!!!!
Robin
On March 10, 2012...
Good morning, Jim
Since I'm the biggest U2 fan, #2 song is a really good choice.
Counting down for you.....
Sheila Garrison
On March 10, 2012...
Hi Jim, Donna, girls,
Glad to know you are on your way and will be praying for you all, looking for news on this site from Donna...
all the best to you!
Maggie
On March 10, 2012...
Hi Jim,
Let me know when you'll be here. My number is 407-383-0049. Thanks for all your support.
Jeff
On March 9, 2012...
You get me singing every morning. Someone's going to have to take up the DJ duties when you're in the hospital, I think. Sometimes it seems like half the people here are either about to see, or have already seen, Dr. Adams. Maybe we should have a convention somewhere....
Selma in Woodstock
On March 8, 2012...
Two more nominations:
"Amazing Grace" ("heart" is in 2nd verse), and Sinatra's "New York, New York" (also 2nd verse). :)
Nicole
On March 8, 2012...
Jim. It looks like the die is cast, but let's just reach way, way, WAY back for two truly all-time all-star classic "heart" songs. The first is "Heart of my Heart (I love that mel-lo-dee)," perhaps most famously performed by Mitch Miller and his singers, but composed way back in 1926 by Ben Ryan. The second was written in 1938 by Hoagy Carmichael (who also composed "Georgia on my Mind" and, as it turns out, graduated from University of Indiana Law School!). Among the most performed songs of all time, it is "Heart and Soul," undoubtedly the most played piano piece EVER, with the possible exception of "Chopsticks."
I'm thinking of you and seeking to send every positive vibe of all good heart-songs your way.
Dan C.
Jim Smith Thanks, Dan, these are two amazing classics...... there's not going to be a next time, but if there w ... Read more
Jim Smith Thanks, Dan, these are two amazing classics...... there's not going to be a next time, but if there were, I'd have to expand this to the top 25 heart songs at a minimum
On March 8, 2012...
oops again--Tuesday March 6 entry to Dan was from me--Donna Smith. I need to take my own advice and sign the entries!
--Donna :)
On March 8, 2012...
oops, I meant two heart quotes FOR you, not from….
On March 8, 2012...
Hi Jim--you picked one of my choices--yea! I have two heart quotes from you and for all your fellow valvers--Irish sayings (from the latest AAA magazine):
"May your heart be warm and happy,
with the lilt of Irish laughter,
Every day in every way,
And forever and ever after."
"A wish that every day for you will be happy from the start,
and may you always have good luck and a song within your heart."
I love you,
Donna
On March 7, 2012...
P.S. Jim
When I was first rolled into the OR for my heart surgery, I could hear in the background the song, Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd.
A few days later, I thought about how strange it was that I was wake and then nothing until I woke up moments later (ok, it was really 10 hrs.). My first surgery ever, so I didn't know about the complete loss of "commication" hence, Dark Side of the Moon. Sheila
On March 7, 2012...
Hi Jim,
I just got back on HVJ site after a few weeks off and I'm so happy to have found you! I love your song ideas and hope I'm not too late to add my choice. I'm going to be showing my age:
Open Up My Heart by The Dells Great words - good soul song.
I will be following your journey and look forward to your reports of a good recovery.
I noticed that you are sharing the surgery date with Linda Dixon. I shared my surgery date with a HVJ guy who had his surgery at another hospital 20 mins from where I had mine (July 12, 2011). Three months later, we met for lunch and it was great to share more details in person.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Garrison - Apple Valley, CA
Jim Smith Right, Linda and I share the same date, next Tues. which is cool. I'm amazed by what I resource of ca ... Read more
Jim Smith Right, Linda and I share the same date, next Tues. which is cool. I'm amazed by what I resource of caring, interesting and fun people there are inhabiting the HVJ community. Neat story about Dark Side of the Moon
On March 7, 2012...
Hi Jim, I am really loving your song idea, what a great way to pass the time. BTW, I lived in Austin for 4 years. I so miss the Salt Lick! Still love their t-shirt ("You can smell our pits for miles").
Take care,
-Mitch Friedman
On March 7, 2012...
Love both choices #5 and #6. Planning a trip to Texas pretty soon. Going to visit some friends and enjoy the Hill Country. Getting better everyday. Take care.
Robert Hartner
Jim Smith Hill Country is my favorite part of Texas - we have family there at Horseshoe Bay, near Marble Falls
On March 6, 2012...
Hey Dan--thanks for the Herman's Hermits suggestion! I was sure I'd suggested it, but I don't see it in the guestbook…..when I was a teenager, I *loved* Herman's Hermits! (still do :))
On March 6, 2012...
oops...forgot to sign my last entry (I recommended U2), but I think it was obvious. :) Doing some searching online...several Buddy Holly songs include the word "heart", and one is even called "Heartbeat" --you can see all the lyrics here: http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/buddy_holly/
One of my best childhood memories is dancing to Buddy Holly in the living room with you, Mom and Kris, so I nominate any of those. :)
Nicole
On March 6, 2012...
Ron and I send our love and prayers for you and your family. Mary Carlson (p,s,) Lucy is beautiful!)
On March 6, 2012...
Jim, I know this song involves a sharp move away from Heartland Rock and Tom Waits, and maybe I've just missed it in the ever-mounting list of heart-stirring melodies. In any event, I simply can't let this classic oldy run the risk of going un-nominated: "Save Your Heart For Me" by Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Am thinking of you, my friend. Dan C.
PS And, while I'm at it, there is also Herman's Hermits' "Baby, Baby, Can't You Hear My Heart Beat?"
On March 6, 2012...
Thank you for sharing this process with us. You
are in our thoughts and prayers as you continue the journey. My vote is for the song from "Damn
Yankees" . Sums it all up - "Heart" - My best to
you and your family . Please keep us all connected as this continues. From one of your
many supporters and cheerleaders.
Jan O.
On March 6, 2012...
I'd like to submit Two Hearts by Phil Collins…
--Donna Smith
On March 6, 2012...
Hi folks, Donna here--thank you all so much for your prayers and good wishes, and remember to sign your guestbook entries! :)
On March 6, 2012...
Can I name several at once??
Affair of the Heard - Rick Springfield
Be Still My Beating Heart - Sting
Every Beat of My Heart - Rod Stewart
The Heart of a Man - Frankie Vaughn
My Heart Skips a Beat - Buck Owens
You and Donna are in my prayers.
We need you here, so come back well and stronger than ever. You need some new pictures on your office walls of you winning races. :)
On March 6, 2012...
OMG, Jim. In my earlier (erroneously unsigned) submission, I totally overlooked perhaps the most amazing of all heart songs -- "The Heart of Saturday Night" by neo-crooner Tom Waits. (For a version with an arguably amusing and unquestionably extended monologue intro, you can look at "Tom Waits Soundstage 1975 Live" on you tube.)
By the way, did you know there is an entire modern heart-based music genre -- namely, "Heartland Rock"? You can check it out in Wikipedia, but at its heart are folks like Bob Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, and of course Tom Petty and the HEARTbreakers. (Of course, your work may be sending the concept of Heartland Rock in an entirely new direction!!!)
Heartily yours, Dan C.
On March 5, 2012...
Hi Dad! Love your song idea - very creative!! I vote for one of my all-time favorite songs "In a Little While" by U2. Google the lyrics - I think they're actually kind of fitting. :) May have some more ideas later... looking forward to being able to visit you in a couple weeks in NY!
On March 5, 2012...
Correction on the last message:
Tonic braxton- Unbreak my heart
Stephanie dennard
On March 5, 2012...
Hi Alan--great suggestion! And who is the poster after Alan with all of those heart and HART suggestions (no name was signed)? I love all these ideas!
--Donna Smith
On March 5, 2012...
Hi Jim,
Here are my favorite heart songs:
tonic braxton-unbreakable my heart
Backstreet Boys- quit playing games with my heart
Leona Lewis- Bleeding Love**
Laura Izibor- from my heart to yours
You can listen to these songs and lyrics on youtube. The one marked is my favorite!!!
Stephanie Dennard
On March 5, 2012...
Jim,
Actually the song title from the play Damn Yankees is "Heart." Even better....
Alan Cook
On March 5, 2012...
Jim,
My family and I are in Orlando for Braves Spring Training.
So I thought of this "heart" song: Damn Yankees.
Lyrics:
You've gotta have heart
All you really need is heart
When the odds are sayin' you'll never win
That's when the grin should start
You've gotta have hope
Mustn't sit around and mope
Nothin's half as bad as it may appear
Wait'll next year and hope
When your luck is battin' zero
Get your chin up off the floor
Mister you can be a hero
You can open any door, there's nothin' to it but to do it
You've gotta have heart
Miles 'n miles n' miles of heart
Oh, it's fine to be a genius of course
But keep that old horse
Before the cart
First you've gotta have heart
source: http://www.lyricsondemand.com/
Alan Cook
On March 5, 2012...
HI, Jim. I've enjoyed your blog and sure am thinking of you as the date of your surgery approaches. In case there is still time to propose "heart" songs, I offer the following classics for your consideration: Heartbeat (by Buddy Holly); Hungry Heart (by Bruce Springsteen); (You can never break this) Heart of Stone (by the Rolling Stones); and In the Shape of a Heart (by Jackson Browne) -- all of which are outstanding tunes though, for the most part, overlooked and underrated. If you are open to moving beyond the rock genre, I strongly recommend "Theme from Braveheart" -- which would be an especially apt theme song for you. And building on the proposal of another contributor that you give attention to the complete oeuvre of the rocksters "Heart," you might also consider the full body of work of the pioneering popsters Tommy Boyce and Bobby HART (who launched the Monkees) and, even more so, the great early show-tune collaborators Richard Rodgers and Lorenz HART (with a special nod to their classic, "With a Song in my Heart"). And if that's not enough, you might ponder the expansion of your collection to self-describing names of athletes who have always played with a lot of heart -- including Corey HART of the Brewers and, even more notably, Doug HART of our beloved Packers. Go Jim! You are great!!
On March 5, 2012...
I have another song Jim:
"My Heart WILL Go On" by Celine Dion!
This is certainly our prayer!
This is fun!!
Your valve "partner"
Linda Dixon
On March 4, 2012...
Has someone mentioned this one? How Can You Mend a Broken Heart--by the BeeGees!
--Donna Smith
On March 4, 2012...
Number 8, really!!!!!! I guess we need to work harder at this. John had a great call with 'Hey Jude.'. Guess I will follow that up with 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.'. I mean you are going to a show of sorts.....
Great idea about the songs!
-Mitch Friedman
On March 4, 2012...
I will probably be in surgery and ICU by the time the #1 is revealed. Guess I will have to wait :(
I still vote for Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On", since we ALL want our heart to GO ON....and On..and On...I don't think this one can be beat. (get it "beat") - LOL
Jeff Shebovsky
On March 4, 2012...
Hi Jim,
I'll suggest "Piece of my Heart." Janis Joplin does a masterful job of mixing sorrow and strength when she sings from the heart (pun intended).
Mark
On March 4, 2012...
Jim:
I think I'll go with "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young.
Which might be cheaper, actually.
We'll be praying for you.
--Randy
On March 4, 2012...
Hi Jim,
Looks like you are getting lots of suggestions; I have to add "Hey Jude" by The Beatles.
John Lund
On March 4, 2012...
Jim,
I don't know that this fits your rules, but I think the band Heart's oeuvre deserves honorable mention. I gave Thom a (lightly used) CD of theirs before his first stent procedure. I have no doubt it made all the difference.
More here: http://www.heart-music.com/
--Elizabeth
On March 4, 2012...
Ok, I'll be game and suggest some other songs:
Straight from the Heart by Bryan Adams
Your Cheatin' Heart by Patsy Cline
Put a Little Love in Your Heart by Jackie DeShannon or Dolly Parton
Donna Sugg
On March 4, 2012...
Hi Jim, I'm going to go with Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On".
Cindy P.
On March 4, 2012...
Jim, thank you for replying to my post. Bob wants to go to Dr. Adams, as his younger sister had her surgery by him last year. We are in Virginia. His mom still lives in the suburbs of NYC, but I told Bob I have to stay near the hospital. From what you said this may be 2 weeks. Gotta check my Marriott points....
He does not want a replacement, period. Healthy as a horse(a race horse), but for this Mitral Valve.
Bob's e-mail: robertwspath@aol.com
On March 3, 2012...
Hey Jim, Ok I will date myself for your song. How about Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Pressley. This is a good idea. Good Luck
For the long haul
Linda H
On March 3, 2012...
And I, Donna Smith, like "Give a LIttle" by the all time great rock band HANSON!!
I'm thinking of you and Donna and glad you are safely there. My thoughts are with you through this. I admire your spirit greatly (and have enjoyed reading the top 10 songs).
Rebecca W